Liquid fertilizer, also known as 'compost tea', is a natural, organic alternative to store-bought products that can be expensive and contain ingredients you may prefer not to use in your garden.

Here's the scoop on the popular DIY fertilizer trick.

Commercial fertilizers aren't that good for the soil or the surrounding ecosystem. Plus, they're getting pricey. This DIY fertilizer uses free kitchen scraps.

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Using organic liquid plant feeds is a natural way to deliver a boost of nutrients to specific plants at a particular time. Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in ...

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A thriving garden starts with good soil, and the best way to keep it healthy is with homemade organic fertilizers. Store-bought ones can be expensive and full of chemicals, but the good news is that ...

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